Lamb Rice Stuffed Peppers – An Albanian Recipe

If you’re a fan of stuffed vegetables with rice and meat, you’ll love this Albanian recipe for Lamb Rice Stuffed Peppers. This dish is well-known worldwide, and for a good reason – it’s flavorful, hearty, and delicious. But did you know that similar dishes are also popular in other cultures? Growing up in Jordan, I enjoyed stuffed bell peppers, zucchini, eggplant, and potatoes cooked in a rich tomato sauce. Each culture has its unique take on this classic dish, and the Albanian version is no exception. With tender lamb, fragrant herbed rice, and savory spices, this recipe is a perfect example of the delicious and satisfying stuffed vegetable tradition.

Lamb Rice Stuffed Peppers: A great meal plan

Each stuffed pepper is an entire meal jam-packed inside one vegetable. There’s meat, rice, and pepper holding it all together. This dish is perfect for those who like meal prep and want a healthy and quick lunch or dinner. 

If you make a bunch of stuffed peppers, you can save them throughout the week and reheat them at work or for quick meals. Stuffed peppers can be placed in the freezer if you do not plan to finish them about four to five days after making the recipe. You can freeze them and then heat them in the oven or microwave.

Does It Matter What Color Pepper You Use?

It will all come down to personal preference. It doesn’t matter which color bell pepper you use in your stuffed peppers. Red, yellow, and orange bell peppers will be sweeter, while green is more hearty and bitter. However, all of them are good options and can make a beautiful serving plate if you use every color of bell pepper.

How Long to Bake Lamb Rice Stuffed Peppers: Tips for Perfectly Cooked Peppers

Bell peppers in the United States are much bigger than the ones typically grown in Mediterranean countries. And the pepper’s size will affect the dish’s baking time. When picking out peppers, ensure you get peppers that are all relatively the same size so they all cook evenly.

It should take about 55 minutes to bake, and you will check on them halfway through to ensure they are on the right track. But if they are not soft enough, add more water to your baking dish and bake them a little longer to get the desired texture.

What To Serve With Stuffed Peppers?

There are almost endless possibilities of what to serve with stuffed peppers. As mentioned above, these go great with Perfect Roasted Chicken with Za’atar, Sumac, and Traditional Greek Salad Recipe. You can also serve them alongside potatoes, sauteed mushrooms, or Sicilian Scaccia Bread Recipe – AN Italian Bread to help you track down and soak up some food that falls out of your pepper.